Job summaryThe stakeholder communications officer (internal and external) is a new role which will deliver high quality, consistent and impactful communications across the Royal Free London group and the communities it serves. Working closely with colleagues across the comms team - but in particular internal and public affairs - the postholder will help provide an effective, proactive and insight driven communications and engagement service.You will ensure our colleagues can easily access clear, timely and meaningful information about what is happening across the trust. This includes planning and delivering internal communications activity, supporting the cascade of key organisational messages, and creating engaging content for our suite of communications channels.You will be a well rounded communicator with excellent writing skills, creativity, resilience and strong stakeholder relationship-building abilities.Main duties of the jobThe postholder will deliver effective communications to support managers and staff across the RFL group. You will help ensure colleagues across all our hospitals and sites can easily access organisational updates and key information, while measuring impact and providing evidence-based recommendations to make our internal communications best-in-class.Externally, you will engage with community groups, our integrated care system, charities, patient groups, councillors, and voluntary sector partners to build on our external stakeholder partnerships.About usThe Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/DetailsDate posted27 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary 47,951 to 56,863 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number391-RFL-8000380Job locationsRoyal Free Hospital campusPond StreetLondonNW3 2QGUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.Person Specification Trust values EssentialDemonstrable ability to meet the trust's shared commitments Education and qualifications EssentialRelevant degree or equivalent experienceDesirableEvidence of continuous professional development in communications/PR Experience EssentialExperience of planning and delivering internal communications activityExperience of delivering external stakeholder communications activityExperience of writing briefing documents, reports/papers for internal and external stakeholdersExperience of using data to inform communications approach, evaluating tactics and channels Skills and aptitude EssentialStrong stakeholder relationship-building abilitiesExcellent written and oral communications skillsAbility to persuade more senior colleagues on comms mattersA thorough knowledge of internal and external communications channels and methodsAbility to use data/ evaluation to improve and adapt communications approach Personal qualities and attributes EssentialStrong interpersonal skills and diplomacyAbility to work effectively as part of a team Person Specification Trust values EssentialDemonstrable ability to meet the trust's shared commitments Education and qualifications EssentialRelevant degree or equivalent experienceDesirableEvidence of continuous professional development in communications/PR Experience EssentialExperience of planning and delivering internal communications activityExperience of delivering external stakeholder communications activityExperience of writing briefing documents, reports/papers for internal and external stakeholdersExperience of using data to inform communications approach, evaluating tactics and channels Skills and aptitude EssentialStrong stakeholder relationship-building abilitiesExcellent written and oral communications skillsAbility to persuade more senior colleagues on comms mattersA thorough knowledge of internal and external communications channels and methodsAbility to use data/ evaluation to improve and adapt communications approach Personal qualities and attributes EssentialStrong interpersonal skills and diplomacyAbility to work effectively as part of a teamDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Free Hospital campusPond StreetLondonNW3 2QGUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Free Hospital campusPond StreetLondonNW3 2QGUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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